Confluence Project: Celilo Falls

Columbia Center for the Arts recently had the honor of working with Pacific Northwest Native American artist, Lillian Pitt, on a series of Confluence Project workshops for children. Click on the arrow below to view a digital story of what children involved in the project learned.

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Click here to learn more about the Confluence Project

Click here to learn more about Lillian Pitt

After School Art Blog

Click here to see a blog of four week after school art program.

About Our Education & Outreach Programs

Columbia Center for the Arts offers art education, outreach and art classes for both seasoned artists and beginning art students in all disciplines from literary arts, theater, visual arts and more.

We offer art appreciation opportunities for the general public, as well as partnering opportunities with local schools.  We have a classroom set up as an art studio, and is available for rent by art teachers and others who want to teach their own classes.

Education is a cornerstone of our mission as a center. We hope you join us in an art class or other art education opportunity in the near future.

Summer 2013

Summer Art Experience k-12

CCA Education + Outreach is offering Summer Art Experiences for kids k-12. From silk painting to advanced theatre classes, there are fun and innovative art experiences to be had.
Learn More: Summer Art Experience

May 31, June 1, June 2

Color and Landscape with Aimee Erickson

Explore what makes good color in landscape painting. We'll look at some good examples, do exercises and paint from photographs and sketches. This workshop will get you ready for Plein Air season!

Learn More: Aimee Erickson

June 12

Botanical Watercolor Journaling with Rene Eisenbart

CCA Education and Outreach proudly offers a day of Botanical Watercolor Journaling at Good News Gardening instructed by Rene Eisenbart. This class will consist of instruction, demonstration of technique, plus working time.

Learn more: Botanical Watercolor Journaling

June 29 & 30

Creative Color & Composition in Pastel with Karen Watson

Columbia Center for the Arts invites you to join Karen Watson as she explores "playing" with pastels. This class is open to all levels. Karen will teach a variety of application techniques to aid students in creating their own expressive imagery.

Learn More: Karen Watson

July 31 - August 2

3 day Essential Plein Air Techniques Workshop with
Thomas Jefferson Kitts
July 31st – August 2nd

CCA Education and Outreach proudly presents award winning plein air artist Thomas Kitts. He will be leading
demonstrations, brief lectures, and one-on-one assistance to participants.

Learn More: Thomas Kitts

2nd & 4th Fridays

Open Studio Classes Return!

Join Columbia Center for the Arts for open studio sessions to paint or draw a live model.  All skill levels are welcome.  Easels and tables are provided; please bring your own supplies. 
Learn more: Open Studio